Cost for hardware components in machine vision is ever decreasing, but the expenses for software development remain at a very high level. Consequently there is a demand for new concepts in software development: reducing time and effort by abandoning programming in high-level languages like C++ and using more convenient, configuration-type development tools for configuring vision applications instead.
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Over the last decade, the vision industry has produced a variety of "all in one" smart camera solutions to address a range of optical inspection needs, from elegant pass/fail vision sensors to compact vision systems. This evolution of integration and software simplification has made it easier for manufacturers to install and maintain machine vision on the factory floor. As a result, embedded vision solutions have become an integral and often essential ingredient for factory automation. more